Cooperative Research Centres Association
Australasian Research Management Society
Present a joint six-part seminar series on
Managing a CRC Bid
Developing and managing a bid for a Cooperative Research Centre is a major undertaking and a unique experience for many of those involved. If it is successful in attracting Commonwealth Government support for a CRC, the “pain” associated with bidding is generally quickly forgotten. But if not, the process can either leave a bidding group disenchanted and depressed or engaged and enthusiastic.
This seminar series is designed to maximise your chances of leading a successful bid for a Cooperative Research Centre. But not everyone can gain Commonwealth support, so it is important to manage even unsuccessful bids to maximise engagement of the participants and leave them enthusiastic to look towards a future bid or productive alternatives.
Experienced presenters will provide insights into the processes associated with managing a bid. The seminar series is presented in a unique format of three live presentations and three web-delivered through the Smart Services CRC’s iSee system. Time and opportunity for discussion with the presenters will be maximised and representatives of AusIndustry’s CRC Program will be available for discussion at each seminar.
Who should attend?
Numbers are restricted and you must be available to attend all six seminars, which means you must be registered for both the CRC Association’s “Innovating with Asia” meeting in Perth 20-21 May and the Australasian Research Management Society’s “Think Impact and Influence” meeting in Canberra 17-19 September 2014. Registration is open to managers from any potential participants in a Cooperative Research Centre.
What does it cost?
This seminar series is FREE to participants. You must be registered for both the CRC Association and ARMS 2014 conferences to participate. The CRCA and ARMS thank the presenters and organisers for providing their time free of charge to make this unique seminar series possible.
What do you need?
Smart Services CRC video conferencesystem, iSee, works best with a webcam and microphone allowing for interaction with other participants. You will also require a modern pc running Windows Vista or higher. We will send out a link to download iSee closer to the date.
Where do I register?(Only 25 Places Available)
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CRC Associations Conference, Innovating with Asia 2014:
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Timing / Session / Speaker(s)Seminar 1. Live 20 May 2014.
CRC Association Conference, Innovating with Asia. Perth. / A competitive CRC application: tips for staying out of trouble
The year 2011 was the 20th anniversary of Australia's first Cooperative Research Centres. Over the past 23 years, many lessons have been learned and much experience gained with this innovative approach to research, funding and management.
A CRC is a major undertaking and the application process is demanding in terms of creativity, commitment and attention to detail. TonyHillhas an intimate knowledge of CRCs and the application process. He will give an overview on the best ways of maximising the value of the CRC bid development process, including which areas are key to success. / Tony Hill, Capital Hill Consulting
TonyHillhas more than two decades ofexperience in linking research to commercial and othercommunityoutcomes, particularly through more advanced approaches to researchmanagement.In1999, he established his own consulting business,CapitalHillConsulting Pty Ltd, to helpfoster improved approachesto cooperative research projects. He was manager of the AustralianGovernment's Cooperative Research Centres program prior tothat, andwas President of the Australasian Research Management Society in2007. Since then, he has been actively involved in Internet related ventures and industry issues, both in Australia and internationally.
Chair: Gudrun Seynsche, QUT (TBC)
Seminar 2. Live 21 May 2014.
CRC Association Conference, Innovating with Asia. Perth. / A Guide to Governance of a CRC
Properly considered and constructed governance arrangements deliver strategic value and assist the CRC to maximise its opportunities and deliver on its objectives. If the necessary time and effort are expended to establish appropriate governance arrangements from the outset, it will have a far greater impact than if the CRC was operating with an unsuitable structure. Bid consortiums will need to demonstrate that the proposed governance model is designed and can be executed in accordance with good practice and is the most suitable structure to deliver the proposed results.
Rachel will discuss the different governance structures commonly used for CRCs and the issues to consider when deciding on a CRCs governance structure. / Rachel Sciascia, Hynes Legal
Rachel heads up the intellectual property, research and technology team at Hynes Legal. Rachel has over 7 years’ experience in intellectual property, corporate and commercial law specialising in establishing and advising research and development collaborations. Rachel advises CRCs, spin-off companies, start-ups, universities, non-profit organisations to multi-national corporations listed on Australian and international stock exchanges. Rachel’s degree in Health Science together with her 7 years’ experience in molecular biology with the Genomics Research Centre at Griffith University enables Rachel to draw on her knowledge of the research sector to add to her experience in providing legal services to this sector.
Chair: Mark Raphael, University of Melbourne
Seminar 3. 18th June
iSee Interactive webinar / Managing expectations - developing a term sheet for a CRC
CRCs bring together a disparate group of entities, some with extensive experience in CRCs and government funding opportunities and some with no Australian or CRC experience at all. The drivers around CRCs are geared towards creating opportunities to bring these disparate groups together to provide, develop and commercialise IP in a structure that allows for flexible options to access and commercialise IP in a tax effective environment. Additionally, the ability to support students whilst at the same time providing for appropriate IP access for all is an overlay that needs to be considered.
A carefully considered and crafted term sheet can address all the above issues and streamline the subsequent documentation process for all. / Jenni Lightowlers, FAL Lawyers
Jenni has been involved in acting for CRCs and CRC Participants across all industrial, health, environmental and ICT sectors since the early 1990’s. Her particular skills around CRCs extend to advising on applications, documenting establishment, developing project agreements and putting licensing arrangements in place, right through to implementing the Transition Plan to wind up the CRC and transition into new corporate structures commercialising IP developed during the CRC’s life.
Jenni has extensive experience in the R&D sector, having acted for a number of universities, CSIRO and acquirers of technology solutions in both a national and international context. She is also a Deputy Chancellor at Deakin University.
Chair: Mark Hodge, DMTC (TBC)
Seminar 4. 16th July
iSee Interactive webinar / Designing a bid for maximum impact and dealing with the impact tool
The CRC Impact Tool is the backbone of any CRC applications. It details the activities that will be completed by the CRC, the outputs from these activities, how they will be used and what impacts (both economic and non-economic) that will flow from their use. The completion of the Impact Tool however has a number of complexities ranging from how to value impacts, understanding the way the tool must be completed and how the values modelled are derived.
This session will give potential applicants insight into the process for completing the impact modelling and the mechanics behind the impact tool. / Greg Spinks, Consulting & Implementation Services
Greg is the Managing Director of CIS. His firm provides consulting services mainly to the Higher Education and Research sector. Over the past 5 years his primary focus has been assisting clients raise money from large government grants (where he has successfully raised $581 million), assisting with technology transfer, restructuring university administrative arrangements and developing strategic plans.
He has a long and strong history in putting together CRC applications with his firm working closely with about half of all applications in the 17th Selection Round. He and his firm support all aspects of the application process and typically support the development of the Impact Tool.
Chair: Jane Burns, YAW CRC (TBC)
Seminar 5. 13th August
iSee Interactive webinar / Defining and refining the challenges facing a CRC.
Einstein reckoned if he had an hour to solve a problem he’d spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and 5 minutes on solutions; John Dewey said “a problem well put is half solved”. Developing a CRC proposal can be such an overwhelming task that posing the major challenge becomes secondary to gathering participants and all the others job that need doing. But finding solutions is near impossible if the challenge is vague expectations of the proposed CRC will vary too widely. Tony Peacock will talk on the focus needed in developing a successful CRC. / Tony Peacock, CRC Association
CEO Cooperative Research Centres Association
Tony Peacock headed a rural R&D corporation for five years and two CRCs for nearly 10. As CEO of the CRC Association, he is in a unique position to observe successful research ventures and how they plan and execute their strategies. Dr Peacock has been a director of a number of start-up companies and environmental organisations. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Company Directors and recipient of the 2010 Australian Government Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science.
Chair: Gayle Morris, President ARMS
Seminar 6. 17th September
Live at the ARMS Conference
Canberra. / What I want to know at a CRC interview.
The interview is an integral part of applying for a CRC. It is a chance to demonstrate expertise, teamwork and your specific approach to the major challenge your CRC will address. Yet every year some interviews fall flat and many teams take an unbalanced approach, emphasising the problem over how the CRC will address the problem. In this final seminar, the Chairman of the CRC Committee, Neville Stevens, will tell you directly what he looks for at an interview. / Neville Stevens AO, Chairman CRC Committee.
NevilleStevens is Chairman of the CRC Committee. During his 30-year career in the Australian Public Service he held senior including Secretary of the Communications, Information Technology and Arts Department from 1993 to 2001 and Secretary of the Industry Department from 1990 to 1993. He was made an Officer in the Order of Australia in 2002.Since leaving the public service, Mr Stevens has served as a Director on numerous Boards and is currently the Chairman of NICTA.
Chair: Andrew Cook, Manager, CRC Selection Rounds